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Med Term (A-M) Pages 1-4 Flashcards

1
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@

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at

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ā

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before

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A. Fib. or A. fib

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atrial fibrillation

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abd

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abdomen

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AAA

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abdominal aortic aneurysm

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AB

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abortions (termination of pregnancy)

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ABG

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arterial blood gas

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ADA

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american diabetic association

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9
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ad lib

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as often as desired, as needed

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10
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ADL

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activities of daily life

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AK

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above the knee

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12
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AKA

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above knee amputation

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amb

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ambulatory

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14
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amt

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amount

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ant

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anterior

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16
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ante

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before

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ASAP

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as soon as possible

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b/min

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beats per minute

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19
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BBB

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bundle branch block

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20
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BKA

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below knee amputation

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21
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BP

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blood pressure

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BM

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bowel movement

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BR

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bathroom

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BRP

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bathroom privileges, up to bathroom only

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Bx

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biopsy

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C1-7

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cervical vertebra

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C

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Celcius/centigrade

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c (w/a line over letter)

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with

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29
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CABG

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coronary artery bypass graph

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30
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cath

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catheter

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31
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CBI

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continuous bladder irrigation

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32
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cm

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centimeter

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33
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C/O or c/o

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complains of

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34
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commode

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bedside toilet

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35
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CPAP

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continuous positive airway pressure

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36
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CPR

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cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

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37
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DOA

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dead on arrival

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38
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dangle

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sit at edge of bed, legs over side

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dc or d.c.

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discontinue

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decub

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decubritis (lying) position

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defib

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defibrilation

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DNR

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do not resuscitate

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D.O

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doctor of osteopathy

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DPT

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diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus

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Drsg

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dressing

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Dx

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diagnosis

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EBL

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estimated blood loss

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ENT

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ear, nose and throat

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E.T. tube

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endotracheal tube

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exam

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examination

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Ext.

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external

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F

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female

53
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F.

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fahrenheit

54
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F/U

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follow up

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F.U.O

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fever of unknown origin

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FX

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fracture

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ga

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gauge

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GI

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gastrointestinal

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Gm or g

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gram

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G.N.

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graduate nurse

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Grav (I, II, … etc.)

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number of pregnancies, gravida

62
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GSW

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gun shot wound

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G-tube

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gastric feeding tube/gastronomy tube

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GU

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genitourinary

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H&P

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history and physical

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Hg

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mercury

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H&H

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hemoglobin and hematocrit

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Hb or Hbg

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hemoglobin

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Hct.

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hematocrit

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Htn or HTN

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hypertension

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ht

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heigh

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Hx.

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history

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h, hr.

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hour, hours

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int

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internal

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I & D

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incision and drainage

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I & O

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intake and output

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I.D.

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identification and/or identify

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IUD

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intra-uterine device

79
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JVD

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jugular vein distention

80
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kg

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kilogram

81
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KUB

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kidney, ureter, bladder (x-ray)

82
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L 1-5

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lumbar vertebrae or nerves

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Lami

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laminectomy

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LLE

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left lower extremity

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LLQ

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left lower quadrant

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L.P.N

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licensed practical nurse

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LUE

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left upper extremity

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Lt

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left

89
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l or L

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liters

90
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l/min

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liters per minute

91
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lat

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lateral

92
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lbs.

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pounds

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m

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meter

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